LHC Suspends PMDC Notification on Medical College Fee Increase

For context, the Lahore High Court has suspended a notification issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council regarding an growth in fees for medical colleges.

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• Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by Central Park Medical College against the PMDC notification.
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• The counsel additionally informed the court that the PMDC had issued another notification regarding the collection of the Consumer Cost Index from students.

Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by Central Park Medical College against the PMDC notification. Advocate Ramzan Dhudhi appeared on behalf of the petitioner institution.

While the PMDC afterwards issued a notification allowing a five per cent growth in annual fees, during the hearing, the court was informed that the college had collected Rs 2.1 million from students at the time of admission.

Notably, the counsel additionally informed the court that the PMDC had issued another notification regarding the collection of the Consumer Cost Index from students.

For context, the petitioner argued that the PMDC had no legal authority to matter notifications permitting an rise in medical college fees. It contended that any amendment to the relevant law, including fee-related changes, could only be created by Parliament.

After hearing the arguments, the Lahore High Court suspended the PMDC notification. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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